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        This extraordinary place is famous for its amazing wildlife, stunning scenery, and superb walks. From the seasonal abundance of butterflies to the shining sands of Morecambe Bay, the area is simply awe-inspiring – full of natural spectacles and a surprise around every corner.

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        The AONB Partnership is the body that exists to conserve and enhance the AONB and is made up of local authorities, interest groups, national agencies and local communities, working together. The AONB Team is employed on behalf of the AONB Partnership to develop and support the implementation of the statutory AONB Management Plan.

         

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We work in partnership and aim to achieve • an outstanding landscape, rich in wildlife and cultural heritage • a thriving, sustainable economy and vibrant communities • a strong connection between people and the landscape

  • Overview
  • The shared long-term vision
  • Arnside & Silverdale AONB Management Plan 2019-24
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  • Advice & Planning
  • The Bittern Award
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    The Bittern Award

    The Bittern Awards were launched in 2008 to recognise groups, organisations or individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

    The 2021 Bittern Award recipient is

    The Back On Our Map Project

     

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    BOOM were selected for their work on species reintroductions within the AONB, particularly the hazel dormouse reintroduction in 2021.

    If you would like to nominate someone for the 2022 award, please complete the form and return it to lucy@arnsidesilverdaleaonb.org.uk. We look forward to hearing from you. 

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    2020 award winner Simon Whorrall receiving the award from Lucy Barron, AONB Manager

    Past recipients include:

    2020 Simon Whorrall and the Arnside Volunteer Group – for their work supporting the community during the pandemic

    2019 Feleena Taylor – for all her work setting up the Arnside & Silverdale AONB ‘Walks for All’ programme

    2018 Tony Riden – for his enormous contribution to the AONB during his time as the AONB Countryside Officer

    2017 Bill Grayson – for 25 years working as a conservation grazing farmer in Arnside & Silverdale AONB

    2016 Rob Petley-Jones  – for his outstanding work at Gait Barrows National Nature Reserve to ensure that this special limestone landscape has been managed in a way that conserves its iconic habitats and species.

    2015 Peter Standing – for his work managing the Arnside/Silverdale AONB Landscape Trust’s annual event programme since 2010; attracting, entertaining and informing many local people and visitors to the area.

    2014 Barry Ayre – for his outstanding contribution over many years including his work compiling an historical archive and also as editor of Keer to Kent

    2013 David Mower – for his work as Warden at RSPB Leighton Moss and outstanding commitment to nature conservation in the AONB

    2012 Ann Kitchen – for her work as Chair of the Bittern Community Interest Company, in particular for setting up the AONB community solar photovoltaics initiative; and also her longstanding contribution to biodiversity recording as part of the Arnside Natural History Society

    2011 Peter Goulder and Sheila Porter – for their work to restore an important heritage orchard within the AONB and for hosting the ever popular AONB Apple Days

    2010 Martin Wain and Butterfly Conservation – for their work to conserve High Brown Fritillary butterflies in the AONB

    2009 Arthur Boswell – for his many years service as an AONB volunteer

    2008 Colin Peacock – for his longstanding commitment as AONB Executive Committee Chairman and involvement in the governance of the AONB since its designation

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